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Thanks to the hard work of Penn State Master Garde

Thanks to the hard work of Penn State Master Gardeners of Luzerne County, local officials and supporters, the new Dallas Township Pollinator Garden is now a reality.
It's very exciting that the township is using a public space to not only create an environment that will attract pollinators, but to teach the public about the importance of doing that, whether it’s your home garden or other commercial spaces.
The garden is the result of a year-long endeavor by the Master Gardeners, whose mission is to “educate the public and our communities on best practices in sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship.”
The Penn State Master Gardeners will be hosting a Pollinator Garden Party at the site on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of family fun. For more information contact Jill Baer at jab@psu.edu or 570-825-1701.

I’m so grateful to have been raised by my strong

I’m so grateful to have been raised by my strong, kind and beautiful mother. And I’m equally blessed to be a mother and mimi. Happy Mother’s Day!

Wayne County Ag Day offers an opportunity to recog

Wayne County Ag Day offers an opportunity to recognize our local agricultural communities and celebrate the abundance they provide in feeding and clothing our families. It also gives those in the industry a chance to share ideas and innovations with one another, and educate the public about their vital contributions to our economy. #agriculture #agribusiness #ffa

Thank you to the Jessup Township Supervisors for i

Thank you to the Jessup Township Supervisors for inviting me to take part in their new building open house on Saturday. It was great to be in Montrose with Rep. Jonathan Fritz, to see this impressive facility, and talk about priority issues for Jessup Township and the surrounding community.

It was a great day in New Milford, with the ribbon

It was a great day in New Milford, with the ribbon cutting for the newly completed Susquehanna County Public Safety Building. I was pleased to join PA State Rep. Jonathan Fritz in advocating for this worthwhile project in Harrisburg, which received a total of $1,500,000 in state support through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).
Thank you to the Susquehanna County Commissioners, New Milford Township Supervisors and local community leaders, for their joint efforts to make this building a reality.
It’s been about ten years since plans started to take shape to undertake this endeavor. The facility is a state-of-art multi-purpose building and will securely house a number of Susquehanna County operations. Operations being housed at the facility include the 911 center, emergency management, New Milford District Court, the Coroner’s office, and county law enforcement. This is truly an outstanding collaboration and exciting completion for the community!

Today, I was in Harrisburg and took part in the 20

Today, I was in Harrisburg and took part in the 2022 Crime Victims’ Rights Rally & Summit. Thank you to Office of Victim Advocate for your tremendous efforts to organize this meaningful day. I was pleased to be a part of the summit, along with my colleague @repmcclinton, and to speak to the brave survivors and advocates who come together to make a difference.
Recent years have seen a great deal of advocacy by individuals and groups devoted to ensuring the rights of crime victims are recognized and respected. This surely has made a difference in our legislative deliberations. There have been concerted efforts by legislators to see that victims have their rightful place in the criminal justice system, from being notified of proceedings to having a say before crucial decisions about offenders are made. State legislators and officials must never step away from the fundamental responsibility for doing whatever is necessary – legally and effectively – to prevent crime and protect the innocent and vulnerable.

I was honored to attend the Inauguration Ceremony,

It seems like we blinked and 37 years flew by! Hap

It seems like we blinked and 37 years flew by! Happy Anniversary to my best friend, Gary! 💕

This month, thousands of flags line the streets ar

This month, thousands of flags line the streets around the State Capitol in Harrisburg, as a reminder to report child abuse. The PA Family Support Alliance planted the small flags for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
There are 73 black flags representing the innocent children who died from abuse in Pennsylvania in 2021. Nearly 4,600 blue flags mark children who were injured by abuse last year. One victim is one too many, and these flags are a sorrowful reminder that there is a great deal more that needs to be done, in order to better protect the most vulnerable individuals across our state. It is up to each of us to do our part to bring awareness to this horrific problem and work together to prevent abuse.
Last week, the #PASenate passed several crime victims protection bills, including Senate Bill 1179, which I introduced with Senator Ryan P. Aument. The bill extends the address confidentiality provisions of the ‘Domestic and Sexual Violence Victim Address Confidentiality Act,’ to include the victims of child abduction and the victims of human trafficking. I am hopeful that this and other measures passed this week will be considered by the House of Representatives in the near future.
If you’re looking for a way to get involved with this cause within the 20th Senatorial District, please join the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center's efforts to help children and families, prevent child abuse, and raise awareness by planting a pinwheel garden at your home or business throughout April. Learn more here ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-your-own-cac-pinwheels-tickets-271215732557?fbclid=IwAR2aJcVsdx2EjyUEIlXdQ6HtNHL1lMuu1kgvk7s3-PZltO-EWdfCSCKEAa4

From my family to yours, wishing you a happy and b

From my family to yours, wishing you a happy and blessed Easter!

As the sun sets tonight and Passover begins, I am

As the sun sets tonight and Passover begins, I am reminded of the many friends throughout our community who are celebrating this special time. Wishing you all prosperity, joy, and peace this Passover!

I recently attended a special ceremony at Holy Red

I recently attended a special ceremony at Holy Redeemer High School, to recognize four outstanding students who stepped up to take action on March 21, when their bus driver was unresponsive because of a medical emergency.
The quick thinking of Kaden Ayre, Lainey Conway, Ryan Martinelli and Max Filchak, allowed them to bring the bus to a stop, assist the bus driver, call 911, and evacuate the bus. I was pleased to share their inspiring story with my colleagues and to have the Pennsylvania Senate honor their unified effort with citations.
Their exemplary actions last month clearly went above and beyond to help prevent further tragedy, and to assure the safety of others. Well done!

Yesterday the #PASenate advanced several pieces of

Yesterday the #PASenate advanced several pieces of legislation designed to assist crime victims by providing stronger protections, increasing support, and improving access to services. 🎥 Here is a video of my remarks on Senate Bill 1179, which was unanimously passed by the Senate, and is a bill that I introduced jointly with Senator Aument. The bill extends the address confidentiality provisions of the ‘Domestic and Sexual Violence Victim Address Confidentiality Act,’ to include the victims of child abduction and the victims of human trafficking. In addition to the expansion of this coverage, the bill updates the Act to allow for applications for address confidentiality to be submitted electronically.

Today @h4hcadvocacy and The Pennsylvania Homecare

Today @h4hcadvocacy and The Pennsylvania Homecare Association are at the Pennsylvania Capitol to share their concerns about the current challenges facing home care. More than 12 million Americans receive home care each year.
Caregiver recruitment and retention, reimbursement rates, and pandemic related healthcare waivers are some of the issues that I appreciate advocates sharing with me. They made many good points that outline how home health care is often a cost-effective and patient-preferred solution.

Happy #nationalpetday to our sweet Finley, who is

Happy #nationalpetday to our sweet Finley, who is always gentle and patient with the youngest member of our family! 🐶😍

In 2017 we launched the Achieving a Better Life Ex

In 2017 we launched the Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE program, a landmark tax-free state savings account to help alleviate some of the financial challenges faced by families raising or caring for those with disabilities.

Today I joined PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity, The Arc of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation PATF, and other supporters of ABLE, as we highlighted the 5th Anniversary of this program. It is inspiring to hear stories of the lives that have been positively impacted by this program. More than 6,200 Pennsylvanians have opened PA ABLE accounts and saved more than $71 million for disability expenses.

The #PASenate Labor & Industry Committee unanimous

The #PASenate Labor & Industry Committee unanimously passed the Active Duty Spouse Act 🇺🇸 this week. I introduced this legislation, Senate Bill 1083, as part of our continuing efforts to strengthen state support for military families. Here is a video of my remarks during the committee meeting 📽️.
Currently, if a working spouse must give up their job because of a military-caused relocation, that is considered a voluntary quit ineligible for unemployment compensation benefits. This situation is not an uncommon circumstance in military lives. It should not be treated the same as when someone in civilian life just up and quits their job.
This bill has been awaiting approval for several years now. Beyond being a matter of basic fairness, it represents part of our obligation to support families where a member is serving to protect us and defend freedom. It is a simple step to make military spouses eligible for UC benefits when orders or circumstances disrupt their employment. It will provide a meaningful change to ease the transition in the lives of families affected.

The #PASenate State Government Committee held a he

The #PASenate State Government Committee held a hearing yesterday on legislation I am sponsoring with Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill, that would ban outside groups from funding our elections process.
This morning we sat down for a podcast to discuss this important piece of legislation. Voters, taxpayers, and citizens alike deserve the most fair and equitable election system. It should be uniform from one county to the next regardless of size, demographics, or wealth.
Our proposal offers a direct, straight-forward clarification to the Pennsylvania Election Code. Senate Bill 982 simply states what all of us understood to be fact – government should pay for elections. Our system of government in the United States and this Commonwealth have always operated in this fashion. Government funding, generated from public revenue, shall fund elections.

Marking the start of April as ‘Sexual Abuse Awar

Marking the start of April as ‘Sexual Abuse Awareness Month’, the #PASenate voted overwhelmingly today, to advance bi-partisan legislation that I introduced, which will expand institutional sexual assault to include assaults by caregivers on care dependent individuals.
📽️ Here is the video of my Senate Floor remarks, explaining the importance of this measure, and how this expansion will eliminate the gap that permits perpetrators to falsely claim that their victim consented.
Individuals who reside in care facilities or receive residential care, and the families and the friends who love them, put their faith and trust in our system to provide comfort, care, and protection. Pennsylvania has previously provided protection against sexual assault in institutions such as schools and prisons. It is imperative we do the same for the individuals residing in care-giving facilities or requiring at-home care.

As a former Member of the Board of Victims Resourc

As a former Member of the Board of Victims Resource Center and as a legislator, today I joined PCAR in the Capitol Rotunda to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Our message is crystal clear: Every form of abuse and harassment is devastating for victims and intolerable by any standard.
We strive to improve the quality and accessibility of services to assist victims of abuse. Equally important, we look to broaden the means by which survivors may pursue legal justice and realize true accountability for abusers.
During April, we commend the resources that groups such as PCAR make available. To those who find themselves in the despair of a damaging abusive situation, there is help around. Learn more here 🌐 https://pcar.org/.

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